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Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians
We, the Anishinabeg, the people of Odaawaa-Zaaga'iganiing, the Lac Courte Oreilles Tribe, will sustain our heritage, preserving our past, strengthening our present, and embracing our future. We will defend our inherent sovereign rights and safeguard Mother Earth. We will provide for the educational, health, social welfare, and economic stability of the present and future generations.
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LCO FS Launches New Tribal-Owned Payment Processing Company
By Joe Morey News Editor A new tribal business was presented to the LCO Tribal Governing Board (TGB) at their weekly meeting Monday, Nov....
joemorey
Nov 22, 20242 min read


LCO Artist Creates Multimedia Installation at Chippewa Valley Museum
By Andrea Paulseth VolumeOne.org Check out all photos here Artist Jennifer Gougé’s multimedia art installation “resurge/alight/burrow”...
joemorey
Nov 22, 20241 min read


IndiGO Awarded Livable Communities Grant to Address Elder Loneliness and Isolation
By Don Posh IndiGO This spring, in an effort to address the epidemic of loneliness and social isolation, indiGO applied for the Livable...
joemorey
Nov 22, 20242 min read


What is the Most Important Retirement Asset?
By Don Posh IndiGO Rarely does a day go by without the reminder of saving for retirement. The amount of money we have stashed over the...
joemorey
Nov 21, 20241 min read


Sheriff Seeks Info Regarding 3 Structure Fires in Birchwood and Exeland
Sawyer County Sheriff's Office Press Release Sheriff Doug Mrotek On November 18, 2024 between the hours of 4:00am and 6:00am, the Sawyer...
joemorey
Nov 20, 20241 min read


TGB Votes to Give Tribal Elders $200 Christmas Bonus in Addition to $750 Disbursement
By Joe Morey News Editor At their weekly meeting on Monday, Nov. 18, the Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Governing Board unanimously approved...
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Nov 18, 20241 min read


First Native District Attorney Elected in Wisconsin
Lac du Flambeau News Press Release Rebecca Maki-Wallander, a member of the Lac du Flambeau Tribe, has made history by being the first...
joemorey
Nov 18, 20242 min read


New Coalition of Wisconsin Native CDFIs Unite to Tackle Housing Shortage
By Chez Oxendine Tribal Business News Read Full Article Here Jeff Ackley, Jr. spends his spare time building his daughter’s future —...
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Nov 18, 20245 min read


Tribal Leadership Asks Enterprise Managers to Increase Their Monthly Distributions
By Joe Morey News Editor Back in August, the LCO Tribal Governing Board (TGB) sent a letter requesting an increase in monthly...
joemorey
Nov 15, 20242 min read


13th Book Excerpt: Early Resorting Within the Chippewa Basin
The following is the 13th of a series of book excerpts the LCO News will feature from local author, John Dettloff. The excerpts will be...
joemorey
Nov 13, 20249 min read


LCO Ojibwe University Releases List of Accomplishments to Goal from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024
LCO Ojibwe University Press Release The Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University (LCOOU) is pleased to share its successful annual...
joemorey
Nov 13, 20245 min read


Enbridge Releases Statement on Line 5 Segment Relocation Project
Enbridge Energy Partners LLC Press Release The release of the final environmental impact statement by the Wisconsin Department of Natural...
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Nov 13, 20241 min read


LCO Clinic Director of Nursing Named LCO Ojibwe University Alumni of the Year
LCO Ojibwe University Press Release To top off a festive Alumni Gala evening, President Russell Swagger announced to the cheers of...
joemorey
Nov 12, 20243 min read


Secretary-Treasurer Visits Tulalip Tribe to Further LCO's Cannabis Program
By Joe Morey News Editor LCO Secretary-Treasurer Bill Trepanier presented a proclamation of support to the Tulalip Tribe of Washington...
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Nov 12, 20244 min read


Hayward Chamber Holds Ribbon Cuttings for New and Expanding Businesses
From the Hayward Area Chamber of Commerce The Hayward Area Chamber of Commerce held ribbon cutting ceremonies for new businesses that...
joemorey
Nov 11, 20242 min read


Big Fish Golf Winter Schedule Has Some Exciting Events Lined Up
Submitted by Big Fish Golf Course 2024-25 Indoor Golf at Dye Hard’s Sports Lounge Hello Big Fish Patrons! Winter is upon us and we here...
joemorey
Nov 11, 20242 min read


Three Individuals Arrested After Shooting at LCO Residence
LCO Police Press Release By Interim Chief Brandon Sams On Tuesday, Oct. 29, at approximately 10:44 P.M., Officers from the Lac Courte...
joemorey
Nov 11, 20241 min read


James McLaughlin Hired as New LCO Public Defender
By Joe Morey News Editor The Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Governing Board (TGB) recently hired long-time public defender in Sawyer County,...
joemorey
Nov 11, 20243 min read


TGB Joins Inter-Tribal Cannabis Commission to Advance Tribe's Start Up Program
By Joe Morey News Editor The Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Governing Board (TGB) voted 5-0-0 recently to join the Inter-Tribal Cannabis...
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Nov 11, 20242 min read


Ryan Bunker Jr is Hired as New LCO Fire Chief
By Joe Morey News Editor Ryan Bunker Jr was recently hired as the new chief of the LCO Volunteer Fire Department, after coming on board...
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Nov 6, 20242 min read
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